Researchers report high satisfaction with Veterans Innovation and Insight Forum; analysis continuing

Dr. Ebinger, presenting on the Veterans Innovation and Insight Forum (VIIF) evaluation, told the Dallas Veterans Affairs Commission that forum participants reported high satisfaction and that researchers are continuing quantitative and geospatial analysis to identify service gaps for Dallas-area veterans.

“There were 89% shared that they were satisfied overall” and “95% of them said that it fostered meaningful dialogue,” Dr. Ebinger said, summarizing participant survey results and initial qualitative coding from the July 14 forum. She said forum attendees praised the interactive structure and the chance to share diverse perspectives, and that suggested improvements included a shorter format, more cross-group interaction and publishing the agenda in advance.

The viif evaluation team is conducting both qualitative and quantitative work,…